17 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Tekko Anime Convention

Pittsburgh's annual anime convention runs through July 26 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center with cosplay, panels, and more.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown

Goat Fest at South Side Park

Annual community festival at South Side Park featuring live music, craft vendors, children's activities, goat yoga, food trucks, and actual goats helping clear invasive vines.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 12:00 PM · South Side Park, South Side

Music & Nightlife

Metal Church at Crafthouse

Drusky Entertainment presents heavy metal legends Metal Church live at Crafthouse Stage & Grill.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Crafthouse Stage & Grill

The Magic of Motown

A live Motown tribute concert at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Byham Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh

Dirty Heads and 311: So Glad You Made It Tour

Sold-out outdoor show featuring Dirty Heads, 311, Ocean Alley, and ROME at Stage AE — resale tickets available.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 4:00 PM · Stage AE, Pittsburgh

Kindred The Family Soul at City Winery

Soulful duo Kindred The Family Soul performs early and late shows at City Winery Pittsburgh in the Strip District.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · City Winery Pittsburgh, Strip District

Arts & Culture

Tour of 'My America: An Illustrated Experience'

A private illustrator-led tour of the My America exhibit at the Heinz History Center in the Strip District.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Heinz History Center, Strip District

International Summer Dance 2026

A two-night showcase of world-renowned dance artists brought to Pittsburgh through Point Park's Springboard Danse partnership.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University

Andy Warhol: The Silver Screen

Special exhibition at The Andy Warhol Museum exploring Warhol's relationship with cinema and celebrity — open through the summer.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 10:00 AM · The Andy Warhol Museum, North Shore

Nate Bargatze

Breakout comedian Nate Bargatze brings his Big Dumb Eyes world tour to PPG Paints Arena for two nights.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh

Outdoors & Active

Public Tours at Allegheny Observatory

Public guided tours of the historic Allegheny Observatory in Observatory Hill.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Allegheny Observatory, Observatory Hill

Family-Friendly

Family Fest featuring River City Brass

Free family festival at Arts Landing in Downtown Pittsburgh featuring a live performance by the River City Brass.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Arts Landing, Downtown Pittsburgh

Kennywood All-American Summer Drone Show – Final Weekend

The final weekend of Kennywood's spectacular 300-drone light show over the Lagoon with patriotic displays at 9:30 PM.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:30 PM · Kennywood, West Mifflin

Food & Drink

SUFFS Pre-Show Drag Brunch

A special drag brunch event tied to the final Pittsburgh CLO performance of the Tony Award-winning musical Suffs at the Benedum Center.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Benedum Center, Downtown Pittsburgh

Derby Drag Brunch

An afternoon of drag performances, cocktails, and brunch hosted by Luna Skye — grab your crew for this ticketed Sunday show.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:00 AM · Pittsburgh

Free Events

ReelAbilities Summer Shorts – Cinema in the Park

Free outdoor screening of 7 short films selected by Pittsburgh's disabled community at Schenley Plaza, previewing the upcoming ReelAbilities Film Festival.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Schenley Plaza, Oakland

Date Night

Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles Age 32-49 at Ruckus Cafe

Structured speed dating event for singles aged 32–49 at Ruckus Cafe.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 7:00 PM · Ruckus Cafe, Pittsburgh